How do you text a guy you like without being annoying?
Avoid simply texting "hey". Text him sparingly. Give him a chance to respond to your texts, and don't text him immediately after you've seen him. Mention plans with other people that you have, and avoid sharing too many deep, personal details over text.
Here are a couple of such examples of these texts that will make him chase you: "I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your sense of humor." You always manage to make me laugh." "That was such a thoughtful gesture you made yesterday. It really meant a lot to me."
This is totally normal. Don't feel bad or desperate for wanting to talk to someone you like. After all, you like them, so, of course, you want to talk to them! But there is a lot to be said about delayed gratification, even with texting.
“Dry texters may suffer from social anxiety and have a difficult time communicating their thoughts and feelings via written word,” says psychotherapist Anita Astley, LMFT, author of the forthcoming book Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships.
If the person you're texting is dry and it's frustrating you, then you can just stop texting. No one is forcing you to talk to someone who isn't very interesting and doesn't give you much to talk about.
How guys text you when they like you varies, but some are consistent. For example, a guy will ask many questions about you, text first, compliment you, send emojis, make you laugh, find reasons to talk to you, and give hints for a date.
As a phrase, “dry texting” is relatively recent in the grand scheme of things. It refers to people who reply with one word, or don't carry the conversation and just say things like “lmao” and “wyd” until the receiver wants to tear their hair out in frustration or boredom.
The truth is, nobody wants a partner who is dull and uninterested. If they are not interested in knowing you— they are not interested in dating you either.
If you receive a dry text from someone, there are a few ways to respond and keep the conversation going. You can try to ask open-ended questions to encourage them to share more information, add some humor or personal anecdotes to make the conversation more engaging, or use emojis or GIFs to convey emotions and tone.
What Is Dry Texting? Dry texting is what happens when someone gives you short, non-engaging replies in a texting conversation. It can also be super repetitive and just plain boring, says Claudia Cox, a relationship coach and founder of Text Weapon.
The three day rule is a dating strategy that suggests waiting three days to call your date after you go out. The theory is that waiting three days makes you look less eager and/or desperate, and gives your date time to realize how much they liked you when they think you might not contact them.
